Book

Animal husbandry in Navajo society and culture

University of California Press1 • Published In 1964 • Pages: 104

By: Downs, James F..

Abstract
This source is a comprehensive survey of animal husbandry among the Navajo of Black Mesa, Arizona. It covers in detail the importance of domestication and herding in the local economy, types of livestock owned -- their treatment and Navajo attitudes toward them -- the role of animal husbandry in social organization, horses and techniques of riding.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Hunting and trapping
Domesticated animals
Applied animal science
Pastoral activities
Wool production
Land use
Settlement patterns
Property in movables
Real property
Production and supply
Animal transport
Family relationships
Extended families
Territorial hierarchy
Public welfare
Ethnozoology
Childhood activities
Transmission of skills
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus ; 1985
Field Date
1960-1961
Coverage Date
1868-1961
Coverage Place
Navajo Reservation, Black Mesa, Arizona, United States
Notes
by James F. Downs
Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-104)
LCCN
64064257
LCSH
Navajo Indians